Best 6 Quinoa Chicken Sausage And White Bean Stew Recipes

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Quinoa chicken sausage and white bean stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is easy to make. This flavorful stew is a perfect meal for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight. The combination of quinoa, chicken sausage, white beans, and vegetables creates a stew that is full of flavor and texture. This stew can be easily customized to your liking, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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MEXICAN CHICKEN STEW WITH QUINOA & BEANS



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Spicy chicken casserole with a healthy superfood side dish of protein-rich quinoa

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 red peppers, deseeded and chopped into largish chunks
3 tbsp chipotle paste
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
4 skinless chicken breasts
140g quinoa
2 chicken stock cubes
1 x 400g can pinto beans, drained
small bunch coriander, most chopped, a few leaves left whole
juice 1 lime
1 tbsp sugar
natural yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the onions and peppers for a few mins until softened. Stir in the chipotle paste for a minute, followed by the tomatoes. Add up to a tomato can-full of water to cover the chicken and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the chicken breasts and gently simmer, turning the chicken occasionally, for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with the stock cubes. Add the quinoa and cook for 15 mins until tender, adding the beans for the final min. Drain well and stir in the coriander and lime juice, then check for seasoning before covering to keep warm.
  • Lift the chicken out onto a board and shred each breast using two forks. Stir back into the tomato sauce with the sugar and season. Serve with the quinoa, scattering the stew with some coriander leaves just before dishing up and eating with a dollop of yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34.7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15.8 grams sugar, Fiber 4.1 grams fiber, Protein 33.4 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

QUINOA, CHICKEN SAUSAGE, AND WHITE BEAN STEW



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Wholesome and heartwarming! Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some good fresh bread.

Provided by sadiebea

Categories     Bean and Pea Soups

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package good-quality precooked chicken sausages
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
ground black pepper to taste
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken stock
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup quinoa

Steps:

  • Remove the casings from the chicken sausages. Slice in half lengthwise, then crosswise into half-moons. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saute pan and saute chicken sausage until well browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same pan. Saute onion, mushrooms, thyme, paprika, salt, cayenne, and pepper until mushrooms are well browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat chicken stock in a large stockpot. Add cannellini beans, tomatoes, spinach, and quinoa. Simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the sausage and mushroom mixture. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve in soup bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1902.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & QUINOA STEW



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I like how the sweetness of the orange and yellow peppers blends with the spiciness of the Italian sausage. If you have trouble finding quinoa, substitute rice or tiny pasta in this recipe. -Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 each medium green, sweet orange and sweet yellow peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14-1/2 ounces) can beef broth
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking sausage into large crumbles; drain. , Transfer sausage and onion to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, corn, peppers, quinoa, zucchini, garlic, seasonings, tomatoes and broth. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and quinoa are tender, 5-6 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

GINGER CHICKEN AND QUINOA STEW



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This Asian-inspired one-pot chicken dinner is healthy and tasty. You can serve it hot, cold or at room temperature. -Doris Kwon, Newport Coast, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or sherry
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with quinoa, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the broth, honey, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes; pour into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Serve with pineapple, green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW



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This comforting and substantial white bean and sausage stew is a soup that eats like a meal! Browning the sausage in a dry pan creates a beautiful fond that adds rich flavor. With beans, greens, and sausage, this stew is incredibly nutritious and warms you from the inside out. Serve with a hunk of crusty Italian bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 9h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups dry cannellini beans
4 (6 ounce) Italian sausage links with garlic and fennel
1 cup chopped yellow onion
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
6 cups water, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
4 cups chopped kale
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
6 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
6 pinches red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Soak beans in cold water, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain beans and set aside.
  • Make a cut down the center of each sausage and peel off the casing. Transfer sausage into a dry soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown sausage, while breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Cook and stir until juices start to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan, creating a fond, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add onion and stir to coat in the rendered sausage fat. Cook until onion starts to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add white wine to deglaze the pot. Add black pepper, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and water.
  • Add drained beans, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt and continue to simmer until beans are tender, about 30 more minutes. Taste beans to be certain they are perfectly cooked.
  • Smash about 1/4 of the beans with a potato masher to give the stew a creamy texture if desired. Stir in chopped kale, increase heat to medium, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Ladle hot soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1989.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ONE-POT QUINOA WITH SPICY SAUSAGE



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Try this protein-packed dinner made in one pot, with quinoa and all your favorite Mexican flavors.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lean spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 package (12 oz) uncooked quinoa, rinsed, drained (2 cups)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
1 large tomato, seeded, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In 5-quart nonstick Dutch oven, cook and coarsely crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cover with foil; set aside.
  • Wipe out Dutch oven with paper towel. Add oil; heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion; cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until softened. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to bowl with sausage; replace foil, and set aside.
  • Wipe out Dutch oven. Add quinoa; cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Slowly stir in broth, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt and ground red pepper. Heat to simmering over high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is thoroughly cooked. Stir in sausage and vegetable mixture; heat until hot.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with tomato and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful spices, and a good quality chicken sausage will make all the difference in this stew.
  • Don't overcook the quinoa: Quinoa should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked quinoa will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Add the vegetables at the right time: The vegetables should be added to the stew in stages, depending on their cooking times. Harder vegetables like carrots and potatoes should be added first, followed by softer vegetables like zucchini and spinach.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the stew as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or other spices to suit your taste.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or rice: This stew is perfect for a cold night, and it's even better when served with a side of crusty bread or rice to soak up all the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

This quinoa, chicken sausage, and white bean stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy grains, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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